Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering program at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Design and Manufacturing, with an expected start date of August 2026.
Applicants from other areas in mechanical engineering will also be considered, but preference will be given to those in design and manufacturing.

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, and contribute to the institution and profession through service.  A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required for consideration.

Candidates should have a strong background in the areas of mechanical engineering related to design and manufacturing, including (but not limited to) design theory and methodology, design automation, design for manufacturing and lifecycle, design for additive manufacturing, computer-aided design, systems engineering, digital engineering, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in design and manufacturing. Industry work experience related to design and manufacturing would be considered favorably.

The current mechanical engineering faculty has research strengths in three major areas of expertise: design and manufacturing, thermal-fluid sciences, and dynamic systems/robotics. Florida Tech has recently committed over $14 million to enhance engineering and science research infrastructure. These include research lab renovations, composites manufacturing and testing (autoclave, walk-in oven, ultrasonic C-scan, multi-axial load frame), materials characterization (SEM, TEM, AFM, micro-CT scanner), and spacecraft manufacturing (ISO6 clean rooms, thermal vacuum testing chambers, Sun simulator, vibration shaker, satellite ADCS test stand with air bearing & Helmholtz Cage). A similar level of investment is expected for the upcoming years.

Information about the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, as well as the College of Engineering and Science, can be found at http://floridatech.edu/mce/. The Department has 22 faculty members representing diverse fields, including mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, and construction management. The MCE Department currently serves about 600 students, of which approximately 320 undergraduate and 70 graduate students are mechanical engineering majors, making the Mechanical Engineering program one of the largest on campus.

Florida Tech is a national, private, not-for-profit, technological, co-educational, doctoral-granting, research-intensive university. The university is ranked as a Top 100 Best Value University (U.S. News & World Report), 20th in U.S. Graduate Employability (Global Employability University Ranking), and Top 6% Best Return on Investment (Payscale). The University consists of four colleges: College of Aeronautics, College of Business, College of Engineering and Science and College of Psychology and Liberal Arts. Florida Tech offers more than 200 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as Ed.S. and certificate programs. Florida Tech has over 9,200 students, including Melbourne campus, off-campus sites, and online programs and 424 faculty members. More than 70,000 students from more than 120 countries have earned degrees from Florida Tech. Notable alumni include five space shuttle astronauts, the first female four-star general in U.S. military history, and a National Teacher of the Year. Located on 130 subtropical acres in the City of Melbourne on Florida's "Space Coast," Florida Tech’s campus is an Arbor Day Foundation-designated "Tree Campus USA." The Florida Tech campus is about 2 miles from Melbourne Airport, 6 miles from the nearest beach, 45 miles to the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and 75 miles to the Orlando area. The Milken Institute ranks the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida, USA, as the No. 25 best-performing large city in the U.S.

All applications must be submitted through https://www.fit.edu/employment/ (Florida Tech Employment webpage). Candidates should submit a single PDF document containing: 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae, 3. Statement of research experience and interests, 4. Statement of teaching experience and philosophy, 5. Contact information for at least three references.

Applications received by January 15, 2026, will be given full consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer. The Department is building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Troy Nguyen, Department Head, Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, via [email protected].

Equal Opportunity

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Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech’s 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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